repräsentativer
Translation
representative, more representative
Examples
Ein repräsentativer Querschnitt der Bevölkerung wurde befragt.
A representative cross-section of the population was surveyed.
Diese Studie ist repräsentativer als die letzte.
This study is more representative than the last one.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) used as an adjective. He is a representative speaker for the group.
((as a comparative)) more representative. The new survey is more representative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: typisch (typical), bezeichnend (characteristic); Antonyms: untypisch, atypisch
Etymology
Derived from 'repräsentieren' (to represent). It describes something that stands for or represents a larger group.
Memory Tips
This form can be an adjective ('ein repräsentativer Fall') or the comparative 'more representative' ('repräsentativer als...').